Indian Wells 2015

[pavlik89]

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[pavlik89]

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[pavlik89]

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[zalvar]

I cannot wait for tomorrow. Serena in IW ... the feels

 

[pavlik89]

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[tossip]

Townsend is my favorite young American and s the most talented of all the youngsters.She just needs a little maturity , improvement on fitness and foot speed.
good job young lady...very likeable player

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Simona Halep's Cousin commits suicide .
Apparently, the 29 year old had huge debts due to his gambling addiction and so committed suicide.
Also, I hear that Simona has withdrawn from IW and has gone back to Romania. :cry

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Doubles update: Mirza and Hingis win their 1st rd match against Pliskova and partner.

In the meantime, Mirza's former partner SU-Wei and Pennetta (seeded #4) lose their 1st
rd match. Mirza did good to dump Su-Wei.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

While the suicide story is true, it appears that Simona decided not to go back to Romania for
the funeral. She is scheduled to play second match in stadium 3 on Friday. We will know for
sure tomorrow.

 

[Kirijax]

While the suicide story is true, it appears that Simona decided not to go back to Romania for
the funeral. She is scheduled to play second match in stadium 3 on Friday. We will know for
sure tomorrow.

Sad news. I wonder if she was close to him. Her relatives must have told her to stay and play. I hope she can put it aside while she plays. Tough to do at a time like this though.

 

[Carol]

Hope Garbiñe plays well today and the whole tournament, vamos! :clap

 

[Carol]

Simona Halep's Cousin commits suicide .
Apparently, the 29 year old had huge debts due to his gambling addiction and so committed suicide.
Also, I hear that Simona has withdrawn from IW and has gone back to Romania. :cry

Very sad ...

 

[tossip]

why is Sascha not moving on quietly like he should.This is becoming a bit annoying...I have never heard of a hitting partner seeking this much attention.Yes we get it that you worked with a champion but to say you will discuss her tactics with your new group is just tacky..
I hope Vika plays Serena and see who is the Queen...

 

[pavlik89]

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[GameSetAndMath]

Simona Halep is on court and playing. The rumors that she had withdrawn due to suicide of her
cousin is wrong.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Per Ben Rothenberg on Twitter,

Serena Williams hitting partner at IW is Robbye Poole,an American who played for Ole Miss.ATP career high of #414.

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru3RRIJoiw4[/video]

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Per Courtney Nguyen on Twitter,

Simona Halep's cousin reportedly committed suicide this week in Constanta.Halep did not do pre-tournament press.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Simona loses the first set badly 6-2. But, up 2-1 in the second set. It is expected that
her mind will not be fully on the game. Hope she can right the ship though.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

As I expected, Simo righted the ship and wins with a scoreline of 2-6, 6-2, 6-1.